CVS HEALTH (AND SUBSIDIARIES) for CVS CAREMARK INC
What was lobbied
8 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Banking BAN
Issues relating to credit card interchange fees charged on credit and debit transactions. HR 4173 Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010 S 3217 Restoring American Financial Stability Act of 2010
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HEATHER CUTLER | — |
| RUSSELL CONWELL RING | — |
| CHRISTINE SIMMON | — |
| WENDY SUSSMAN | — |
| RAVI UPADHYAY New | — |
Government Issues GOV
Issues relating to the delivery of the prescription drug benefit portion of FEHBP. HR 4489 - FEHBP Prescription Drug Integrity, Transparency and Cost Savings Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HEATHER CUTLER | — |
| RUSSELL CONWELL RING | — |
| CHRISTINE SIMMON | — |
| WENDY SUSSMAN | — |
| RAVI UPADHYAY New | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Labor Issues related to workforce development & retention. Issues relating to a proposed anti-trust exemption for certain pharmacies, healthcare competition and the CVS Caremark business model. HR 1204 - Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2009
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HEATHER CUTLER | — |
| RUSSELL CONWELL RING | — |
| CHRISTINE SIMMON | — |
| WENDY SUSSMAN | — |
| RAVI UPADHYAY New | — |
Pharmacy PHA
Pharmacy Issues related to drug safety and the tracking of drug suppliers.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HEATHER CUTLER | — |
| RUSSELL CONWELL RING | — |
| CHRISTINE SIMMON | — |
| WENDY SUSSMAN | — |
| RAVI UPADHYAY New | — |
Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV COM
Privacy Issues relating to the use of protected health information. Boucher/Stearns Privacy Bill
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HEATHER CUTLER | — |
| RUSSELL CONWELL RING | — |
| CHRISTINE SIMMON | — |
| WENDY SUSSMAN | — |
| RAVI UPADHYAY New | — |
Consumer Issues/Safety/Products CSP
Issues relating to disclosure language, fees and penalties related to consumer gift cards. S 3549 A bill to amend the effective date of the gift card provisions of the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HEATHER CUTLER | — |
| RUSSELL CONWELL RING | — |
| CHRISTINE SIMMON | — |
| WENDY SUSSMAN | — |
| RAVI UPADHYAY New | — |
Health Issues HCR
Issues related to corporate business model, specifically anti-PBM legislation and disclosure of proprietary pricing and contracting information and improvements to health care delivery and cost containment. Restrictions on PBM cost saving tools like mail order, generics and discount programs. Changes to PBM audit of suspect network pharmacies. HR 4199 Patient Health and Real Medication Access Cost Savings Act of 2009 HR 5234 PBM Audit Reform and Transparency Act of 2010
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HEATHER CUTLER | — |
| RUSSELL CONWELL RING | — |
| CHRISTINE SIMMON | — |
| WENDY SUSSMAN | — |
| RAVI UPADHYAY New | — |
Medicare/Medicaid MMM
Changes to the Medicare and Medicaid programs, including rebate structures and formularies, coverage, pharmacy reimbursement for generic drugs under Medicaid. Issues relating to MIPPA prompt pay requirements and reimbursement to independent pharmacies. HR 4213 American Jobs and Closing Loopholes Act of 2010
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| HEATHER CUTLER | — |
| RUSSELL CONWELL RING | — |
| CHRISTINE SIMMON | — |
| WENDY SUSSMAN | — |
| RAVI UPADHYAY New | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.